Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago Ridge, Illinois vs Lake Forest, California


The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 68.1% more expensive than Chicago Ridge, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $184,907 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago Ridge, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than Chicago Ridge, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
367% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Chicago Ridge, Illinois
Chicago Ridge, IL vs Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Chicago Ridge, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.1% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  407.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  16.7% lower
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower

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